Wellness & Resilience Lead for Public Safety

Albemarle County; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance options with employer

Employer-paid life insurance

VRS retirement

Continuing education/training

Job summary

The Wellness & Resiliency Coordinator role at Albemarle County ECC focuses on designing and managing a comprehensive wellness program for frontline coworkers, with a strong emphasis on mental health and resilience. You will champion peer support, collaborate with mental health professionals, and develop interventions to reduce stress and trauma impact.

Responsibilities include training, resource referrals, and monitoring wellness trends, while maintaining confidentiality and leveraging best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, public safety, or a related field, or five years of relevant experience in mental health, wellness coordination, crisis intervention, or employee support roles; experience in public safety or emergency communications is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, stress management techniques, and resiliency frameworks.
• Certification in peer support, CISM, or wellness coaching preferred; willingness to obtain required certifications if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a comprehensive wellness and resiliency program for ECC coworkers.
• Provide confidential support and resource referral for staff experiencing personal, professional, or trauma-related challenges.
• Build and maintain partnerships with mental health professionals, EAP providers, and peer support networks.
• Support coworker overall well-being by identifying and addressing stressors that can affect job performance and mental health.
• Develop and implement strategies that mitigate the psychological impact of repeated exposure to high-stress or potentially traumatic incidents, while strengthening employee resilience through healthy coping practices, peer support resources, and structured stress-reduction programs.
• Facilitate training and workshops on stress management, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and other wellness topics.
• Create and distribute educational materials to promote mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Monitor trends in coworker wellness and respond with data-informed interventions.
• Coordinate critical incident stress management (CISM) debriefs and follow-up care after high-impact events.
• Provide guidance and support to Peer Support Team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-informed practices

Stress management

Resiliency frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Wellness & Resiliency Coordinator role at Albemarle County ECC focuses on designing and managing a comprehensive wellness program for frontline coworkers, with a strong emphasis on mental health and resilience. You will champion peer support, collaborate with mental health professionals, and develop interventions to reduce stress and trauma impact.

Responsibilities include training, resource referrals, and monitoring wellness trends, while maintaining confidentiality and leveraging best